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1958.3.12.6

Pellet of mixed tobacco and charred weed for chewing. Contained in a box with a glass top and objects 1958.3.12 .1 - .4, .6 [MOBB [OPS move] 24/10/2016]

1958.3.12.6

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pellet of mixed tobacco and charred weed for chewing. Contained in a box with a glass top and objects 1958.3.12 .1 - .4, .6 [MOBB [OPS move] 24/10/2016]
Geographical reference
Guyana
Latin America and the Caribbean > South America > Guyana
Mazaruni River
Cultural groups
Akawaio
Person
Maker Charlie Williams
Field collector Audrey Butt Colson
PRM source Audrey Butt Colson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1957
Date collected
April - September 1957
Acquisition information
Donated: 1958
Materials and processes
Material Tobacco Plant, Material Plant, Process Burnt
Dimensions
Height: max 29 mm box, Diameter: max 47 mm box
Object numbers
Accession number: 1958.3.12.6

Search terms: Narcotic, Tobacco Narcotic

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